Staff Reporter
Bangladesh Bank will do all to absorb the shock of cyclone Sidr and will also release dollar from its reserve for food import, if necessary, Governor Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
The central bank chief urged the banks to forget about making profits this year as the country is passing through a tough time following successive shocks of floods and cyclone.
Dr Salehuddin was talking to journalists after a meeting with the executives of public and private commercial banks.
“It’s a very challenging time, a difficult situation for the economy,” he said and urged the banks to be aware of the social commitment. [Read more]